The next day, when Qin Xiao went to the workshop for inspection, the first batch of paper had already been made by the craftsmen.
And look at the paper, it was fine and tough, the color was beautiful, and the ink was also extremely useful, even better than what Qin Xiao demonstrated himself…
"This kind of thing is better done by professionals…"
While sighing with emotion, Qin Xiao measured out the engravings that he carved last night, once again eliciting a wave of exclamations!
It must be known that before this, all the ancient books in China were hand-written and copied onto bamboo slips, which was why they were very precious and difficult to preserve.
And this printing technique that came from a thousand years later would definitely change the entire structure of Chinese writing!
All the craftsmen did not sleep for three days and three nights just to catch up with Qin Xiao's usage and insisted on not taking a single cent…
Just these two techniques alone were already comparable to real gold and silver!
Three days later, at Duke Lu's residence.
Pei County's first school was almost ready, and the squire Lu Wen was having a banquet!
As far as the eye could see, the seats were filled with Pei County's influential figures, local tycoons, officials, or merchants who had paid a lot for this school…
"Mr. Qin Xiao has arrived!"
As the doorman's voice rang out, everyone who was drinking and chatting in the hall actually stood up one after another, their faces filled with admiration and curiosity!
In just a few days, Qin Xiao's reputation of quelling the plague in Kuaiji had spread to every corner of the Great Qin Empire!
Especially those who didn't come three days ago, they wanted to see how impressive this Divine Doctor Qin, who was rumored to be a god among the people, was…
Ta, ta, ta.
He saw a white-robed young master walking in with a servant following behind him. He was calm and composed. It was Qin Xiao.
"Mr. Qin is here!"
Lu Wen immediately put down his wine cup and quickly walked up to him, cupping his hands to show his respect.
"Mr. Qin's arrival brings light to this old man's humble house!”
Seeing that even Duke Lu himself respected Qin Xiao so much, the group of powerful merchants present also welcomed him with smiles. None of them wanted to build a relationship with Qin Xiao!
At this moment, Qin Xiao had already become the focus of everyone present!
Facing this situation, Qin Xiao only smiled faintly and did not feel nervous.
"Duke Lu must be joking. It is because of Duke Lu that I have seen so many heroes and talents in Pei County.”
Hearing Qin Xiao speak so well, although those powerful merchants were very pleased, they also humbly declined one after another.
"Mr. Qin, you're being too serious!"
"To Mister Qin, we are just fireflies to the bright moon. How dare we compete for glory?”
When Qin Xiao heard this, he could not be bothered to be polite with these people. He merely nodded his head lightly in acknowledgment. Immediately, he clapped his hands, indicating for the servant behind him to present the things he had brought.
"Previously, I promised Duke Lu that I would present a great gift.”
"I didn't go back on my word today.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the servant opened the box. There were two books lying quietly inside.
Two scrolls made of paper!
Looking at the unfamiliar paper book in the box, everyone present could not help but be stunned and speculate in their hearts.
What is this? I've never seen it before?
Seeing this, Qin Xiao immediately took the initiative to pick up a book and handed it to Lu Wen.
"This item is called paper. I discovered it in my spare time. It can replace bamboo slips as the carrier of books.”
"Compared to bamboo slips, it is much lighter, cheaper, and easier to preserve. If Lu Gong wants to open a school, paper books are the most suitable.”
When Lu Wen heard this, he immediately opened the book. It was the contents of the Book of Songs. He couldn't help but be shocked!
What Qin Xiao said was true!
Many of the merchants present also came over at this moment. They smelled a business opportunity!
If they could use paper instead of bamboo slips, the profits of the book business would definitely be several times or even dozens of times more. How could they miss out on it?
At this moment, Lu Wen exclaimed again!
"This!"
"Why is the handwriting of the second volume exactly the same as the first volume?”
As he spoke, he even put the two volumes of the Book of Songs together and compared them carefully. He realized that they were not even the slightest bit inferior!
Once these words were said, everyone was shocked once again!
One had to know that even if the same person copied it, at most, the handwriting would be similar. It was impossible to be completely identical!
Looking at these ignorant Qin Dynasty people in front of him, Qin Xiao also smiled and showed his second card.
"This book of mine was created using printing.”
"Let alone the second volume, even the 1000th and 10,000 volumes will have the same handwriting!”
His words were like a spark that ignited the enthusiasm of everyone present!
The powerful farming families were all amazed, calling this a pioneering work that had never been seen in a thousand years!
The merchants couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Their eyes were filled with desire and greed…
"This thing is truly a national treasure!”
The Pei County Magistrate sighed with emotion. The gaze he looked at Qin Xiao with turned from curiosity to deep admiration!
In his opinion, if he could spread the Paper Making Technique and the Print Technique, Great Qin's literacy rate would greatly increase!
At that time, with little to learn, would the imperial court still be afraid of not being able to dig out talents?
With the introduction of these two gifts, the banquet officially began. The atmosphere was very lively!
As they were toasting, a young master surnamed Liu stood up and suggested with a slightly drunk voice.
"Everyone!"
"Since today is a school banquet, it's only right to be more cultured!”
"Since there are so many young talents here, why don't we have a literary talent competition and learn from each other?”
As he spoke, his gaze sneaked behind the screen.
The entire Pei County knew that Lu Gonggong's two daughters were as beautiful as flowers…
If he could use this opportunity to win the favor of the two young ladies, it would be the best!
As expected, after hearing the young master's words, all the young men and even many middle-aged men present, who boasted of their literary talent, couldn't wait to step forward!
Seeing this, Young Master Liu couldn't help but feel proud and continued.
"Since ancient times, there have been four most pleasant beauties: delicious food and wine, beautiful scenery and beautiful women!”
" Today is a beautiful day. The food and wine are delicious. The only thing missing is a beauty…"
"Brothers, why don't you write a poem about the beauty?”
The moment these words were said, it attracted another wave of echoing voices!
"I'll go first!"
"I want beauties, I want beautiful scenery, what a gentleman!”
" Gather hibiscus for the beauty. Tomorrow, we will meet again…"
……
As he listened to everyone present enthusiastically recite poems, Qin Xiao only minded his own business and drank without much interest.
In his opinion, a few of them did a good job, but they were still not perfect…
However, since it was just them flattering each other and there was no practical benefit, Qin Xiao was too lazy to participate. It was better to eat a few more mouthfuls of food…
Right at this moment, Young Master Liu, who had taken the lead, looked at Qin Xiao with a burning gaze.
"Mr. Qin, one too!"
"I've long heard of Mister's great name. I've met you today, so I hope Mister can give me some pointers!”
Everyone's gazes also gathered on Qin Xiao at this moment, their faces filled with anticipation!
He could treat illnesses and make paper. How powerful would such an all-rounded literary talent be…
Qin Xiao, who was originally eating vegetables, could only chase the ducks at this moment, but he was completely unflustered in his heart.
" What a joke. I'm a Chinese poetry library. The essence of thousands of years is with me…"
"Today, I'll let you listen to the poem of that banished immortal…"
With this thought in mind, Qin Xiao immediately put down his chopsticks and nodded with a light smile. Then, he actually picked up a small pot of wine and walked to the center of the hall. He drank and sang at the same time, looking very carefree!
"Clouds, clothes, flowers, looks…"
"The spring breeze blows the threshold and the dew is thick!"
"If I hadn't met you at the top of the Cloud Mountains…"
When he reached this point, he tilted his head slightly, his white clothes fluttering. He really looked like a banished immortal!
"We will meet under the moon at the Jade Terrace!"
After reciting this poem, the entire venue fell into silence…
Everyone present was stunned!
What kind of poem is this? It's so neat. I've never seen it before!
And the content of the poem was so beautiful that it was as if it could only be written by the gods in the sky…
A moment later, exclamations erupted and swept through the entire arena!
Those young men who considered themselves talented also sighed at this moment. They felt a little embarrassed for showing off…
"Sir, you're really talented!"
"I've been writing for many years, but I've never seen such a talent. I'm impressed!”
Qin Xiao merely waved his hand in the face of everyone's praise. He placed the wine jug back on the table and spoke indifferently.
"Everyone, please forgive me. I was just writing casually.”
" Such poems, even if there are thousands of them, it's just a matter of feeling…"
The moment these words came out, it caused another wave of shock!
What the hell!
Ordinary people would be able to boast about this kind of poem if they could write it once in their lifetime, but to you, it's just at the level of being at your fingertips?
Was this Mr. Qin Xiao really a mortal? Could he really be an immortal…
Behind the screen, two beautiful figures stood side by side. It was Lu Zhi and Lu Su, the two sisters.
At this moment, both of them looked at Qin Xiao at the same time. Their pretty faces were blushing, as if they were drunk without drinking…
Qin Xiao's elegant demeanor of drinking and reciting poems was already deeply engraved in their hearts by the two of them through the screen…
"Clouds want clothes, flowers want appearance, it's really wonderful!”
" How can someone associate clothes with clouds and flowers? It's unbelievable…"
Lu Zhi could not help but praise in a low voice. The gaze he looked at Qin Xiao with was already a little more adoring.
"This Mr. Qin is truly talented…"
"Susu, what do you think?"
When Lu Su heard this, she was not in the mood to bother with her sister at this moment and only muttered softly.
"We will meet under the moon at the Jade Terrace…"
These short seven words caused Lu Su's small face to heat up again as she muttered them repeatedly. She could simply fry an egg…
She had a quiet personality and did not understand poetry like her sister, but she was attracted by the last sentence.
"We will meet under the moon at the Jade Terrace…This scene is so beautiful.”
Lu Su softly said. Without waiting for Lu Zhi's reply, she turned her head and walked into the boudoir. The young lady's thoughts were already self-evident…
When Lu Zhi saw this, he could not help being slightly stunned.
"Could it be that Susu also likes Mr. Qin?”
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